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February 19, 2025

Moscow and Washington to restore full diplomatic ties

Russia and the United States shook hands yesterday on an agreement to resume full diplomatic relations and establish Ukraine peace talks, cementing an extraordinary reversal of international policy under Donald Trump's presidency.

Moscow and Washington to restore full diplomatic ties

2 mins

US sets scene for seismic shift in Russian relations

The US and Russia held talks in Saudi Arabia yesterday that set the scene for a seismic shift in relations - and a potential turning point for the Ukraine war after three bloody years.

US sets scene for seismic shift in Russian relations

2 mins

Prison overcrowding crisis due to 'tough on crime' talk

The UK's prison overcrowding crisis has been fuelled by politicians' attempts to seem \"tough on crime\", a major government review has found.

Prison overcrowding crisis due to 'tough on crime' talk

3 mins

Judge 'troubled' by Starmer over Gaza immigration row

The Tories have dismissed the concerns of the most senior judge in England and Wales over last week's Prime Minister's Questions, insisting the exchanges did not compromise the independence of the judiciary.

Judge 'troubled' by Starmer over Gaza immigration row

3 mins

Thames Water given £3bn debt lifeline by High Court

Thames Water has won approval to borrow £3bn to prevent its imminent collapse, in a high-cost loan deal described by a judge as “eye-watering”.

Thames Water given £3bn debt lifeline by High Court

4 mins

Will taxpayers foot the bill if Thames Water goes bust?

Britain's largest, and most indebted, private utility, Thames Water, has been in financial difficulties for some time and has now been given another reprieve by the High Court.

Will taxpayers foot the bill if Thames Water goes bust?

3 mins

Man jailed for abusive and racist emails to politicians

A 39-year-old man who sent abusive emails to safeguarding minister Jess Phillips and Sir Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has been jailed for 28 weeks.

Man jailed for abusive and racist emails to politicians

2 mins

Four more years of migrant hotels, Home Office admits

Hotels will continue to be used to house asylum seekers for the remainder of Labour's time in government, the Home Office's top civil servant has estimated.

Four more years of migrant hotels, Home Office admits

2 mins

Rick Buckler, drummer with The Jam, dies at 69

Rick Buckler, the drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69, his former bandmate Paul Weller said.

Rick Buckler, drummer with The Jam, dies at 69

2 mins

INXS manager wins £1.2m court fight with ex-husband

A wealthy businesswoman has won a court fight against paying out £1.2m to her ex-husband after discovering her super-rich family had secretly \"gifted\" him £27.6m behind her back.

INXS manager wins £1.2m court fight with ex-husband

3 mins

Black boxes found from Toronto plane crash site

Investigators begin work to figure out why aircraft flipped on landing as most of those injured are released from hospital

Black boxes found from Toronto plane crash site

1 min

Hamas to release six more Israeli hostages on Saturday

Hamas is set to release six more hostages on Saturday as part of the first phase of a ceasefire deal with Israel.

Hamas to release six more Israeli hostages on Saturday

1 min

Trump cuts to USAID leave poorest without critical aid

US-backed HIV and abortion services close across Africa

Trump cuts to USAID leave poorest without critical aid

6 mins

Ball pressed pause – it's a rare skill we must all learn

Weeks after a teary exit from her radio show, the national treasure was taking time off to work in a beach cafe. As the former editor of a magazine, Rosie Nixon can relate to a need to slow down and offers her approach to a restful reset

Ball pressed pause – it's a rare skill we must all learn

5 mins

THREE'S A CROWD

One thing that Mike White's hit drama 'The White Lotus' really nails is toxic female friendship, praises Olivia Petter

THREE'S A CROWD

3 mins

No scapegoat: how aviation learns from every accident

Faced with an emergency evacuation? Keep your good shoes on, writes Simon Calder, but leave that cabin baggage behind

No scapegoat: how aviation learns from every accident

3 mins

'We were partying then struck by personal grief'

James McGovern and Damien Tuit of The Murder Capital speak to Louis Chilton about their new album, going from the studio to a funeral and an LA fight that nearly ended it all

'We were partying then struck by personal grief'

5 mins

The good, the bad and the ugly: celebrating 40 years of high drama in Albert Square

‘EastEnders’ may not be at its peak but every moment, from ridiculous reveals to social commentary, has played a part in four decades of cockney-fuelled fun,

The good, the bad and the ugly: celebrating 40 years of high drama in Albert Square

5 mins

Bailey brings precision and camp charisma to Richard II

The 'Wicked' star delights in the speeches of Shakespeare's homoerotic text as the queer-coded despot,

Bailey brings precision and camp charisma to Richard II

2 mins

Celtic pipped by lastminute.strike as Bayern into last-16

Celtic suffered the cruellest of Champions League exits after Alphonso Davies scrambled an equaliser for Bayern Munich in the final minute of stoppage time in the Allianz Arena.

Celtic pipped by lastminute.strike as Bayern into last-16

2 mins

Face-off in Madrid is City's most demanding game yet

The perfectionist is aiming to be almost perfect. Manchester City have been wildly imperfect this season; it is why they think they are on the brink of their earliest Champions League exit since Roberto Mancini's reign.

Face-off in Madrid is City's most demanding game yet

3 mins

England turn to Chessum in bid to solve lineout woes

England have made a single change to their side to face Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday, with Ollie Chessum starting in the second row.

England turn to Chessum in bid to solve lineout woes

4 mins

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